Sky Atlantic is switching its attention in 2012 from major US dramas to big name comedies from both the US and UK. Steve Coogan's return as everyone's favourite Norfolk broadcaster Alan Partridge tops the bill of a host of new commissions from the broadcaster.

Partridge will return in three new shows: two documentaries (On Open Books with Martin Bryce and Welcome to the Places of My Life) and a special edition of his hit online radio show Mid Morning Matters.

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Watch a preview of Alan Partridge On Open Books with Martin Bryce:

Watch a preview of Mid Morning Matters:

Alan Partridge: Welcome to the Places of My Life airs on Monday, June 25 on Sky Atlantic.

Alan Partridge On Open Books with Martin Bryce airs in July. The Mid Morning Matters special edition follows later in the month.